Equipment of the Marine Nationale

Aircraft

Current Aircraft

Fixed Wing Aircraft
Aircraft	Image	Type	Introduced	No. in Service	Notes
Nieuport-Saulnier Aquilon		Carrier based Fleet Defense Fighter	1985		Two-Seat version in use with the Marine Nationale Single-Seat version in use with Fusiliers Marins Aviation Corps
Nieuport-Saulnier Condor		Carrier based Airborne early warning and control, Carrier Onboard Delivery, and Anti-submarine warfare variants.	1974		COD variant can conduct aerial refueling with dedicated wing pods and cargo fuel cell.
Nieuport-Saulnier Super Pélican		Carrier based Jet trainer	2015
KB Garder		Land based Strategic Bomber	1967	16 Patrol Bomber 12 Tanker
Nieuport-Saulnier Lancier		Land based interceptor	1994		Bomber variant introduced in 2008.
Nieuport-Saulnier Vautour		Land based Airborne early warning and control	1979
Nieuport-Saulnier Cormoran		Land based ASW/Surface Patrol	2015		Replacing the Tethys
Nieuport-Saulnier Tethys		Land based ASW/Surface Patrol	1972
Nieuport-Saulnier Atlantique		Land Based Airlifter	2010
Nieuport-Saulnier Caravelle II		Land Based Tactical Airlifter	2001
Nieuport-Saulnier Caravelle		Land Based Tactical Airlifter	1978

Rotary Wing Aircraft
Aircraft	Image	Type	Introduced	No. in Service	Notes
Nieuport-Saulnier Panther		Ship based Medium Utility/ASW Helicopter	1989	64+
Nieuport-Saulnier Super Frelon		Ship based Tactical Helicopter	2007	At least one	.
Nieuport-Saulnier Frelon		Ship based Tactical Helicopter	1978	At least one	Being replaced by the Nieuport-Saulnier Super Frelon.
Nieuport-Saulnier Serpent		Ship based Attack Helicopter
Nieuport-Saulnier Goéland		Ship based Heavy lift cargoHelicopter	1962		Retained for mine sweeping and search and rescue duties.

Spacecraft
Aircraft	Image	Type	Introduced	No. in Service	Notes
Aigle Reusable Orbiter		Spacecraft	2018
Moineau Reusable Orbiter	300px	Spacecraft

Unmanned Aircraft
Aircraft	Image	Type	Introduced	No. in Service	Notes
Maritime Patrol Drone		UAV	1998	4-6 squadrons worth

Retired Aircraft

Fixed Wing Aircraft
Aircraft	Image	Type	Introduced	Retired	Notes
Nieuport-Saulnier Merle		Land based interceptor	1971	1999	Duties taken over by Aquilon and the MASCURA system.
Nieuport-Saulnier Mystère		Carrier based Air superiority fighter, interceptor	1962	2002
Nieuport-Saulnier Dague		Land based interceptor	1959	1979
Nieuport-Saulnier Zéphyr		Land based interceptor	1950	1968
Nieuport-Saulnier Foudre		Carrier based Air superiority fighter, interceptor	1950	1965
Nieuport-Saulnier Ouragan		Carrier based Attack Fighter	1944	1961
Nieuport-Saulnier Caravelle		Land Based interceptor	1944	1954
Nieuport-Saulnier Tigre		Carrier based Fighter	1943	1952
Nieuport-Saulnier Corsaire		Carrier based Fighter	1936	1946
Nieuport-Saulnier Super Mistral		Carrier based Fighter	1933	1941
Nieuport-Saulnier Mistral		Carrier based Fighter	1923	1935
Nieuport-Saulnier Pélican		Carrier based Jet trainer	1977	2017
Nieuport-Saulnier Rafale		Carrier based Attack Fighter	1956	1996	Used by Marine Aviation, and as two-seat carrier capable trainer for fleet air arm.
Kongelig Flyfabrikk Étendard		Carrier based Attack Fighter	1970	1995	Two seat maritime strike variant.
Nieuport-Saulnier Bécassine		Multirole.	1919	1925
Nieuport-Saulnier Épaulard		ASW/AEW/Support	1956	1985
Nieuport-Saulnier Vultur		Initially a torpedo bomber, adapted to ASW/AEW/Support roles	1942	1960
Nieuport-Saulnier Nymphale		Attack/Torpedo bomber	1936	1946
Nieuport-Saulnier Colibri		Torpedo bomber	1931	1941
Nieuport-Saulnier Taon		Torpedo bomber	1926	1934

Rotary Wing Aircraft
Aircraft	Image	Type	Introduced	Retired	Notes
Nieuport-Saulnier Marsouin		Ship based Utility/ASW Helicopter	1964	1990	Replaced by the Nieuport-Saulnier Frelon.
Nieuport-Saulnier Cheval		Ship based Utility/ASW Helicopter	1954	1970
Nieuport-Saulnier Guêpe		Ship based Utility/ASW Helicopter	1950	1969
Nieuport-Saulnier Abeille		Ship based Utility/ASW Helicopter	1962	2000
Nieuport-Saulnier Papillon		Ship based Utility/ASW Helicopter	1943	1965

Weapons

Shipboard Systems

Currently In Service

Guns
System	Image	Type	Introduced	Specifications	Notes
Modèle 81		Naval Rifle	1981	127mm caliber, medium naval gun
Modèle 85		Naval Rifle	1985	76mm caliber, light naval gun
Modèle 89		Air Defense Artillery	1989	40mm caliber, air defense system
Heavy Machine Gun 20mm		Autocannon	1963	20mm caliber local defense machine gun	Avalible in manned and remote versions

Launcher Systems
System	Image	Type	Introduced	Specifications	Notes
Rapid Engagement Twin-Arm Launcher		Missile Launch System	1984
Modèle 82 Box Launcher		Missile Launch System	1982	For MICA point defence missile	Was previously used for R5 and R6 point defence missiles
Guided Missile Box Launcher		Missile Launch System	1961		In the process of being retired.

Ordnance and Munitions

Currently In Service

Guns
System	Image	Type	Introduced	Specifications	Notes
Mle 67 30mm Cannon		Aircraft gun	1989	30x173mm

Missiles
System	Image	Type	Introduced	Specifications	Notes
Marine Surface Contre-Avions MASURCA		Air defense missile	1984
Marine Surface Contre-Avions - Longue Portée MASURCA-LP		Air defense missile	1985
Marine Surface Contre-Missile BalistiqueMASURCMB		Aerospace defense missile	2016
Missile d’interception, de combat et d’autodéfense MICA		Short ranged Air defense missile	1996
Exocet II Anti-Ship Missile		Anti Shipping Missile	2012		Includes air, surface, and submarine launched variants.
Exocet Anti-Ship Missile		Anti Shipping Missile	1977		Being replaced by the Exocet II. Surface, submarine, and air launched versions.
Polatouche II Land attack Missile		Land attack Cruise Missile	2000		Variants for air launch, submarine launch, and vertical launch from surface ships. Land attack version of Exocet anti ship missile. Being partially replaced by multirole Exocet II missile.
Marine Latécoère Fond Malafon		Standoff Anti-Submarine Missile	1989	Malafon-A: Ship launched, VLS Malafon-B: Submarine torpedo tube launched	Has either an L84 or L01 lightweight torpedo or a nuclear warhead. Nuclear variants designated by suffix (N).
R8		Air Intercept Missile	1996		Replaced the R3 and R5 missile in service.
R7		Anti-Bomber Air Intercept Missile	1992		Replaced the R4, R5, and R6 missiles in service.
G7		Air to Surface Missile	2012		Nuclear stand off munition. Partially replaced G5 in service.
G6		Anti-Radiation Missile	1999		Persistent/Loitering Munition
G5		Air to Surface Missile	1993		Nuclear stand off munition. Replaced G3 in service.
G4		Air to Surface Missile	1972		Various seekers and warheads

Bombs and Mines
System	Image	Type	Introduced	Specifications	Notes
B06 Small Precision Bomb		Small precision guided bomb.	2006		Primary aerial bomb used aboard aircraft carriers.
B80 Anti-Runway Bomb		Anti-runway munition.	1980
B70 General Purpose Bomb		General Purpose bomb family.	1970		License produced from Ringerike, includes modification kits.
B68 Nuclear Bomb		Nuclear free fall bomb.	1968		Remains in service.
F77 Homing Mine		Naval Mine	1977	Original warhead was an L70 Lightweight Torpedo, updated in 1990 with L84 torpedo. Latest variant from 2005 onward uses an L01 lightweight torpedo.

Torpedoes
System	Image	Type	Introduced	Specifications	Notes
L01 Lightweight Torpedo		Lightweight ASW Homing Torpedo	2001
L84 Lightweight Torpedo		Lightweight ASW Homing Torpedo	1984		Being replaced by L01.
L91 Heavyweight Torpedo	File:L91Heavyweight.jpg	Heavyweight Torpedo	1991

Retired

Missiles
System	Image	Type	Introduced	Specifications	Notes
Polatouche Land attack Missile		Land attack Cruise Missile	1985		Variants for air launch, submarine launch, and vertical launch from surface ships. Land attack version of Exocet anti ship missile, replaced in 2000 by Polatouche II.
R6		Air Intercept Missile	1977		Retired 2005.
R5		Air Intercept Missile	1960		Replaced by R6 starting 1978.
R4		Anti-Bomber Air Intercept Missile	1960		Retired by 1990.
R3		Anti-Bomber Air Intercept Missile	1959		Retired 2009.
R2		Anti-Bomber Air Intercept Missile	1951		Retired.
R1		Anti-Bomber Air Intercept Missile	1947		Retired.
G3		Air to Surface Missile	1965		Nuclear stand off munition. Retired 1995.
G2		Anti-Radiation Missile	1965		Derived from R5 missile.
G1		Air to Surface Missile	1959		Radio guided, conventional and nuclear warhead options. Retired, replaced with G4.

Bombs and Mines
System	Image	Type	Introduced	Specifications	Notes
B60 Nuclear Bomb		Nuclear free fall bomb.	1960		Retired.
B57 Nuclear Bomb		Nuclear free fall bomb.	1957		Retired.

Small Arms

System	Image	Type	Introduced	Specifications	Notes
Guns
Fusil Automatique de Combat Modele 93		Special Purpose Service Rifle	1993	Caliber: 6.2x39mm Caseless	In use only with special forces and the Force d'Acton de l'Espace.
Fusil de Combat Modele 48		Service Rifle	1948	Caliber: 7.2x52mm	Primary service weapon of the Marine Nationale. Produced, with updates, since 1947. Optic with 1.5x magnification introduced in 1972 as standard issue (pictured), replaced with various optics until the 1997 introduction of a modular optic system. Current rifles issued with holographic optic, with two rifles per section issued magnified optics. Rifle is capable of full auto fire from an open bolt, and semi automatic fire from a closed bolt, allowing every soldier to act as a light machine gun as needed. Models produced after 1982 have a redesigned constant recoil bolt assembly to allow easily controlled full automatic fire, designated with MdA markings preceding the serial number.
Fusil de Chasse Modele 82	File:FdCh Mle 82.jpg	Shotgun	1982	Caliber: 12ga
Mitraillette Individuel Modele 95	File:CX4 Sideview.png	Submachine gun	1995	Caliber: 9x19mm	Designed in Kaya and produced locally in Chezzetcook in standard 9x19mm. Primarily issued to Military Police and select non-combat roles, as well as shipboard security detachments. Limited special forces use.
Pistolet Modele 09		Service Pistol	2009	Caliber: 9x19mm	License Produced in Chezzetcook in standard 9x19mm. Replacing P.35.
Mitrailleuse Polyvalente de Infanterie Modele 57		Machine Gun	1957	Caliber: 7.2x52mm	Standard GPMG of the Marine Nationale.
Lance-Grenades Individuel Modele 62		Grenade Launcher	1962	Caliber: 40x46mm
Lance-Grenades Individuel Modele 89		Grenade Launcher	1989	Caliber: 51mm	Introduced in 1989 to compliment the LGI Mle 62 in infantry service. Typically issued to sections alongside the LGI Mle 62.

Ground Systems

Currently In Service

Armoured Vehicles
System	Image	Type	No. In Service	Specifications	Notes
CdB-92		Main Battle Tank		Introduced: 1992 Main Gun: 110mm Mass: 41 tonnes
CdM-90		Light Tank		Introduced: 1990 Main Gun: 110mm Mass: 22 tonnes
Véhicule de combat Amphibie		Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier		Introduced: 1972 Main Gun: 20mm Mass: 29 tonnes Crew: 3+21
Véhicule de combat Mécanisé		Armored Personnel Carrier		Introduced: 1979 Main Gun: 20mm Mass: 14 tonnes Crew: 3+7

Unarmoured Vehicles
System	Image	Type	No. In Service	Specifications	Notes
TRM 10000		Truck		Introduced: 1987 Drive: 6x6 Capacity: 10 tonnes

Towed Systems
System	Image	Type	No. In Service	Specifications	Notes
Canon Tracté 90		Artillery		Introduced: 1990 Main Gun: 105mm Mass: 1.5 tonnes	Employed by amphibious and airborne forces.
Canon Tracté 80		Artillery		Introduced: 1980 Main Gun: 147mm Mass: 11.5 tonnes
Mistral Air Defence System		Air defence Artillery		Introduced: 1984	Consists of radar system, automatic 35mm cannon system, and MICA surface to air missile system.